-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Every March 8th , International Women 's Day honors the achievements of women past and present , while remembering that equality is still a work in progress .

So , in the lead-up to this year 's event , we 're asking our readers to share their favorite quotes from celebrated women of the world .

It could be a motto on love , a tip for success , a proverb on happiness or a witty observation about life . Just share the words that have inspired you along the way and it could be featured -- along with your name -- as part our special coverage .

Lost for inspiration ? Check out some of these quotes from a few of the amazing women who 've appeared on CNN 's Leading Women over the last year .

`` If you can find something that you 're really passionate about , whether you 're a man or a woman comes a lot less into play . Passion is a gender-neutralizing force . '' Yahoo CEO , Marissa Mayer .

`` Make sure you continue to trust what you know about yourself and stay true to what you believe in . '' Melinda Gates , businesswoman and philanthropist .

`` You know you 're old if they have discontinued your blood type . Someone compliments you on your alligator shoes , and you 're barefoot , '' late comedian Phyllis Diller .

`` Always find the time to do something for other people . Indeed , there is nothing more rewarding than making someone else happy . '' Fabiola Gianotti , Physicist , CERN .

`` Never think you ca n't do anything because you 're a woman , everything is open to you as a girl . The future is yours . '' Our very own Christiane Amanpour .

So , who inspires you ? Leave your favorite quote in the comment section below or via Twitter using the hashtag #wisdomofwomen .

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International Women 's Day is on March 8 , 2013

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An annual celebration of women 's political , economic and social accomplishment

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Leave your favorite inspirational quotes from women , past and present , in the comment section